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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.52, 3,304.32 and 834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.52, 3,304.32 and 834.56 is: 1,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.52 : 3,304.32 = 834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.52/3,304.32 = 834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.52x = 3,304.32 × 834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.52x = 2,757,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,653.30/2,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.48

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